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Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office
SHERIFF ROGER L. HARRIS
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virginia hauling permits
When is a Hauling Permit Required?
If your vehicle configuration is reduced to its smallest dimensions possible and still exceeds the maximum legal limitations identified below, you must obtain a hauling permit prior to traveling over Virginia’s highways. Please refer to the Virginia Hauling Permits price list for a description of the hauling permit types and pricing.
Height
13' 6"
Width
8' 6"
Length
40' – Motorized Vehicle
(other than Buses or Motor Homes)
48' – Trailer
(53′ trailers allowed on interstate system)
65' – Vehicle/Trailer Combination
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Overhang
4′ – Rear | 3′ – Front
Weight
20,000 – Single Axle
34,000 – Tandem Axle
Legal Limit Weight Allowances – Gross/Axle Group Weight
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